In a zip-loc bag, combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.Warm 4 cups water in a pot. Pour in powdered milk and heat to steaming.Pour in cornmeal and reduce heat to simmering.Stir until thick, about 10 minutes or so.Remove from heat.Beat eggs and oil in a cup and stir into cornmeal.Stir in sugar mixture, raisins, and syrup.Pour into well-oiled dutch oven.Cook for about 40 minutes at about 350 degrees - coals covering the lid and about half that many under the oven.If a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, it's ready.